After a massive 7.8 earthquake that not only shook Turkey and Syria but also shook the surrounding countries, it causes nearly 9,578 deaths in Turkey-Syria till now. Turkey’s disaster management authority has raised the official death toll to 7,108 people followed by Monday’s earthquake. While the combined death total along with the 2,470 deaths recorded in Syria, has reached 9,578.
After a devastating earthquake, thousands of people have been crushed in their homes. Rescuers are pulling survivors under the rubble for more than 48 hours.
A 14-year-old survivor boy in Kahramanmaras brought some hope that others will survive, but the death toll continues to climb as search teams navigate blocked roads, collapsed infrastructure, and violent aftershocks.
Erdogan declared state of emergency
Supportive hands and teams are arriving from all around the World, While the scale of the humanitarian crisis is becoming clear. Aid agencies are warning about reaching affected areas and treating the injured survivors.
Mexico send their rescue dogs
Mexico, which is famous for its professionally trained and specialized search rescue dogs, Sent rescue dogs to Turkey following the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria.
Julia, Ecko, Orly, Timba, July, and Rex, among with 16 dogs took off on Tuesday morning from Mexico and headed to Turkey.
NATO flags flew at half-staff
NATO flags flew at half-staff at the defense alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, following the deadly earthquake in Turkey.
In a NATO Twitter post, NATO’s 30-member alliance of which Turkey is a member-showed solidarity with Turkey and outlined its contributions to relief efforts.
Extreme cold weather became hazard
Extreme cold weather badly impacts rescue efforts. While aftershocks are also a potential hazard for rescue teams. According to the US Geological Survey. at least 125 measuring 4.0 or greater have occurred since the 7.8 magnitude quake struck southern Turkey on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey.
WHO estimates 23 million deaths in Turkey-Syria
The World Health Organization estimated that 23 million people could be affected follow by Monday’s earthquake. Syria is in a very critical situation. UN said before the quake 70% of the population in Syria needed humanitarian assistance and after the quake, it has only been compounded by the tragedy.
